1916 Gold SovereignsAlthough George V aceeded to the Throne on May 6th 1910, on the death of his father Edward VII, all British coins dated 1910 continued to use Edward's portrait, and 1911 was the first year in which coins were issued with George's portrait. 1911 was also his coronation year. In 1916 a much smaller number was minted only 1,554,120 at the London mint.

The 1916 Gold Sovereign featuring King George V and the George Dragon design . The lack of mintmark denotes the London Mint.